Prolonged evaluation and management service before and/or after direct patient care, first hour
Prolonged Evaluation and Management (E/M) services are crucial in healthcare, demanding precise coding to capture the extended nature of patient encounters. CPT code 99358 designates prolonged service in the office or other outpatient setting, requiring direct patient contact beyond the usual service time. This code is applied when healthcare providers engage in prolonged face-to-face time with patients beyond the typical duration of E/M services.
99358 holds significance in E/M services, representing prolonged service in the office or other outpatient setting. Healthcare providers utilize this code when engaging in prolonged face-to-face time with patients, extending beyond the usual duration of E/M services. Its application ensures accurate documentation of efforts in providing extended care during patient encounters.
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CPT Code
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